Dennis Harold Burtchell

Dennis Harold Burtchell, died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on November 1, 2014 in Middletown, RI at the age of 67.Dennis was born on August 24, 1947 in Presque Isle, ME, to Harold and Arlene Burtchell. He graduated from Guilford High School in CT in 1966, served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-70, and graduated from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO with a degree in business management. He worked in the Insurance field serving independent agents, taught a business class at CMSU, and later became a real estate broker. He resided in Warrensburg, MO for 30 years and then in CT and RI for the past several years.He was a good man, wonderful husband, father, and grandfather; always had a spectacular smile, kind and comforting words, and a sense of humor about him. He loved first and foremost spending time with his family followed by cars, sports, camping, boating and fishing. He was an eagle scout, avid baseball player, active in scouts with his son, and a little league coach for his kids in various sports. He was a Christian and firm believer in God. God showed Dennis his presence and power of miracles throughout the years.Dennis is survived by his wife, Patricia Namerow of Middletown, RI; son, Dietrich Burtchell of Columbia, MO, daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Bart Bowers of Columbia, MO, step daughter and her husband, Dana Harrell and JC Redfearn of Middletown, RI, siblings, Darrell Burtchell and long-time companion Carol Prowse of Killingworth, CT, Darwin Burtchell of Clinton, CT, Dayl Etheridge and her husband Rick of Plantsville, CT; Grandchildren, Brittany, Nicholas, Faith, Saylor, Steel, Reagan, and Ian; many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Arlene Burtchell; brother, Duane Burtchell; infant grandson, Derrick Burtchell.All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dennis life.Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014, from 5-7pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.A funeral service and burial with military honors is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8 at Buckingham Congregational Church in Glastonbury, CT, with a reception to follow. The family would like to thank Dr. Jude Clancy of Yale New Haven Hospital and Dr. Graham Hammond, also of Yale, for their care and dedication over the past 15 years. Visitation NOV 6. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com